Tahaka Road show.

I am glad to communicate the timely event staged by Samora Ramusa and the entire Tahaka crew, which took place in South Africa began on the 16th of june 2011.
A showcase of craftsmanship,innovation and design was the name of the game. A roadshow that brought African Automotive design to the forefront, inspiring the youth of Africa. The the unique low profile sports car is the vision of Samora Ramusa a young African visionary of our time. More will be updated on his developments and the Tahaka design group.

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Tahaka (South Africa)

Tahaka is a young and new emerging auto design and production company which will soon pave way to Africas auto industry. The founder of this unique design movement is Samora Ramusa. He points out by saying "We are currently focusing our energy on supercar production while developing an institution that is non-existent in Africa, which is called auto-design. Due to material, machinery and financial limitations, Tahaka will focus on craft production until adequate development. For now our prime focus is on generating public awareness, generating funds and developing ourselves, to the like of the world of the supercar producers". Through this process we will develop the youth of Africa and create an environment that will shelter their ideas and let them expand their thinking abilities. Tahaka will have a road show showcasing their innovations with the following objectives.

• To highlight the foresight of the youth
• To trigger the young creative minds
• To showcase our hard work and intellectual property
• Empowering the youth with positive examples and innovative products
• To mobilize and unite the youth and community(community gardening, library and design centre)
• Exposure for Tahaka as a brand and movement
• Boost our people’s Self-esteem
• An opportunity to get support from our own home base
• why we are keeping the road show as a local event

 We greatly appreciate the opportunity to be exposed on a national level
we are more than willing to share Tahakas objectives, aims and goals.
why we will not make the car as a subject matter of the interview

 We rather generalise on our side projects than focus on our current project as many Ideas which Tahaka would like to share with the nation

 youth development via design centre
 Auto design institution in the making
 Revival of the robot contest
 Agriculture programme
 Sketch design book compilation
 Tahaka as a movement (uplift and develop the community through technology)
 Creating a global platform where young African youths can exchange ,assist and develop concept design from all spheres of discipline e.g social networks(facebook AADA)

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Buying a motorhome

Now that the holiday season is here I can see a lot of caravans and motorhomes on the roads. As compared to caravans, motorhomes are costlier to buy and to maintain. However, they are ideal for people who hate the idea of towing a caravan. If you thinking of getting yourself a motorhome, check out C4 Caravans. When I last checked, they had 195 Motorhomes for sale.

You can search for motorhomes based on condition (new or used), price range, manufacturer and other options. The cheapest was for a Mercedes Spencer Classic (4 berth) for just £1,600.

Having a motor home would mean double taxes and insurance (including my car) but is something I am definitely interested in.

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Breakdown Cover for Expensive Cars

All cars are not created equal – and when you’ve got a Lamborghini or an Aston Martin glittering in your garage, you’ll want to give it the best treatment you can. No doubt you’ll invest in regular servicing and give it a good wash and brush-up whenever it needs it, but there is an avenue that tends to be overlooked - breakdown cover.

The Best for the Best

Expensive and prestige cars are designed and manufactured with that extra attention to detail. High-end specifications and immaculate production standards are what set your car apart from the rest of the crowd. When it comes to the cost, you’re paying for something that delivers outstanding performance, as well as the satisfaction of knowing it turns heads as fast as it turns corners.

Because of the cost, these prestige cars are relatively rare on the roads and this sets them apart from the general traffic in both physical and financial terms. By paying for a high-end car, you’re going to find that your insurance premiums are higher, reflecting the increased risk that they represent to insurance companies. However, given that your pride and joy is also going to be subject to wear and tear and the unscrupulous designs of others, you’ll need to give yourself the best protection you can.

Breakdown without a Breakdown

Your general insurance is going to reflect the cost of your car as much as your driving history. However, there are some things that are completely beyond your control such as mechanical failure or the effects of the elements on certain components. Breakdown cover gives you the security of knowing that, if your car does break down, you’re not going to be stuck on the side of the road or have to pull out all the stops in hunting out a specialist garage.

Because your car is a specialist product, it will require specialist breakdown cover which, in turn, is going to cost more than the average policy. However, with the insurance market becoming ever more competitive, the Internet can help to yield surprisingly cost-effective rates. It’s also worth remembering that, just as your car stands out from the crowd, so too will the levels of service you can expect from your breakdown cover. By shopping around for breakdown cover that deals with top-of-the-range cars, you can also find policies that offer top-of-the-range provisions for premium customers. This might include accommodation in the event of a breakdown or much faster response times. Look at the perks and incentives offered by each company to find which suits you and your motor the best.

If the idea of trawling the Internet for policy details is too much to think about, bear in mind that online comparison sites are a quick and convenient way of finding out just what’s available. These sites are independent data-collators, which present all the information you need in an easy-to-read format, allowing you to quickly find out which is the best policy for you.

A luxury car is a major investment. Taking a little time to hunt down the best breakdown cover can prevent that investment from turning into a money pit.

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Jaguar to partner with Williams F1 to create hybrid supercar

Jaguar announced last week that they were going to develop the Jaguar C-X75 in association with Williams F1 who will provide their engineering expertise in areas including aerodynamics, carbon composite manufacture and hybrid technologies. The production of this hybrid supercar will be limited with only 250 built.

This is the first time the two companies are collaborating to produce one of the world’s highest performance and environmentally sustainable supercars. The production of Jaguar C-X75 is expected to create more than one hundred highly-skilled jobs in the UK.

The new car will have an internal combustion engine along with electric motors and emitting less than 99g/km CO2 emissions.

The car will reach 0-60mph in less than 3 seconds and 0-100mph in less than 6 seconds with a top speed in excess of 200mph. The car will have a lightweight, all carbon-fibre chassis and prices are expected to start from £700,000.

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Volvo concept - The Tiandi / Universe

Volvo recently unveiled their global concept car called the Tiandi or Universe at the Shanghai motor show. The curvy and more flashy look indicate the direction the Volvo is going to take under Geely, Volvo's new Chinese owners.

Even though the Volvo Cars chief Stefan Jacoby says that the Geely was not involved or influenced the car's design or development, they are clearly targeting the Chinese with this new concept.

The car features a unique grille shape and low-set headlights. Will post more details and pics as I get them.

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New VW Beetle

The new VW Beetle was unveiled at the Shanghai motor show recently. The new generation Beetle is longer (4,278 mm in length ), wider (1,808 mm in width) and lower (12mm less at 1,486) giving it a more masculine and sporty appearance. The Beetle is not really seen as a guy's car and I guess they are looking to change that.

The roof extends back further, the windscreen is shifted back and the boot capacity has also increased at 310 litres, up from 209 litres in the 1998 model.

The Beetle has four seats, with a split-fold rear seat for added versatility.

It will be available in 3 trim levels, namely, Beetle, Design and Sport with a wide range of innovative options, ranging from Keyless Access through satellite navigation systems and a panoramic sunroof to bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights.

In the Beetle will be available in a choice of four engines: three petrol – a 1.2-litre TSI 105 PS, a 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS and a 2.0-litre TSI 200 PS; and one diesel – a 1.6-litre 105 PS with BlueMotion Technology. The latter is fitted with Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems which gives it a combined fuel consumption of 65.7 mpg and carbon dioxide emissions of 112 g/km.

Safety features include standard ESP and six airbags but also a laser-welded and galvanised body structure.

The car is expected to be available to order in the UK in the summer and arriving in showrooms early in 2012.

Tags: Volkswagen 21st Century Beetle Revealed

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